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Circuit Description

The window switches are contained within the driver door switch assembly (DDSA). The DDSA internally supplies power and ground to the contacts of each of the integral window switches. When one of the switches is operated, the switch contacts close, providing the DDSA with a specific window switch signal. The DDSA processes this signal, assigns a digital message to it, and sends the message to the driver door module (DDM) or passenger door module (PDM) via the class 2 serial data circuit. The door module, upon receiving the message, examines other relevant information available on the class 2 serial data line in order to determine if conditions are correct for window operation to occur. If conditions are correct, the door module applies power and ground to the associated window motor and circuits in order to move the window. For more detailed information concerning power window operation refer to Power Windows Description and Operation .

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

    • DTC B3377 Left Front Window Up Switch Circuit Low
    • DTC B3382 Left Front Window Down Switch Circuit Low
    • DTC B3387 Right Front Window Up Switch Circuit Low
    • DTC B3392 Right Front Window Down Switch Circuit Low
    • DTC B3467 Left Front Window Express Up or Down Circuit Low
    • DTC B3472 Right Front Window Express Up or Down Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9.0-16.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The DDSA detects that the switch contacts are activated.
    • Condition must be present for greater than 30 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Stores DTC B3377, B3382, B3387, B3392, B3467 or B3472 in DDSA memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command.

Diagnostic Aids

The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:

    • A window switch was activated for longer than 30 seconds.
    • The DDSA is shorted internally.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics and Door Control Module Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the appropriate window switch parameter in the driver door switch assembly (DDSA) data list.

Does the scan tool display Idle?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DDSA. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the DDSA. Refer to Driver Door Latch Release, Power Window and Power Mirror Switch, and Bezel Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK